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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1909

Page

34

Rival Republicans press for tariff reform amid Congress clash

Lawmakers in Washington prepare appropriation bills led by the District of Columbia, as Republican insurgents seek a rally and push for tariff revision. Charles Fowler accuses Aldrichism and Connallonism. he promises a House bill to cap schedules and create a 15 member tariff commission with rates set midway between max and min, buffered by 18 months before any new rate takes effect.

District of Columbia House Charen Fowler New Jersey Pan Congress Mc Fowler Herne Tolley Congress Wa

Virginia’s Relay Lineup Faces Strong Washington Meet

The Virginia relay team shows a weak form in practice with several key figures named for the Washington Post event. Captain Martin concentrates on indoor hurdles while Wilshire and Caldwell lead the track squad with new additions from Lawrenceville and other clubs.

Teeta Wwashwegton Post Lortesville Wits Thore Lannigan Met Williams Caldwell Jones Lawrenceville Martin Cthuirhugion Grant Forsythe Virsimg

Manchester City Attorney resigns amid annexation dispute

Charles L. Page of Manchester resigns as City Attorney effective immediately after sending a detailed letter to J. K. Brown of the annexation committee. He cites disagreement with the committee and urges prompt action by the Joint Assembly and the mayor on consolidating city legal advisory staff.

Manchester Roetal Washington Richmond van Dee GoReraude Ismona Ardl Charles L. Page Minchester Charman J. Kk. Brown Kelis Peruie Whlay

Maryland Obituary Notices Mark Two Local Deaths

Cecil county lawyer Haines died after months of tuberculosis at Elkton home. Born December 10 1846 near Rising Sun, he was among Maryland’s oldest families. survived by widow and two sons. Also Anne Der died aged 74 in Dublin district Somerset county, twice married, five children survive.

Ran Hee Alayshall Haines Teading Lawyvera Cecil County Thorning Elkton Anne Leonsa Josden Dublin Somerset County Mbe Messrs Henry ‘Rabor Sullivan Ind Charles B. Berden Pittsineg Willan J. Kierden Stueheld W.va Mia Lily Vonahns Richand Miso Anna Lee Borden

Postal official Heckman dies in Baltimore hotel

Assistant Superintendent William C. Heckman of the Railway Mail Service died suddenly of apoplexy at the Hotel Caswell in Baltimore. He was 53, born in Fort Wayne, and had been on departmental travel to Syracuse. Relatives in Reading, Pa., are expected to arrange interment, while postal authorities await word from his wife Alice Hanna Heckman in Chicago.

Wiliam C. Heckman Railway Mail Service Lony Baltimore Heckman Washington Syracuse N. Y Hollyday Reading W. H. Heckman Hanover University Hanover Int Anna Heckman Fort Wayne Gondeal Hla United States Alice Hanna Mark Hanna Clarence Heckman Santa Barbara Cal Boncoé Woods Barnesville Charles Clarence iMeckwan New York

Henry A Willard of Washington Dies at 87 in Walpole

Henry A Willard longtime Washington hotel owner and real estate magnate died last Saturday in Walpole New Hampshire at age eighty seven his death followed his wife s passing a month earlier. He built and expanded the Willard Hotel later renamed and amassed major holdings including the old City Hotel site and properties on Fourteenth Street and F Street Northwest. He served as president of National Safe Deposit and Trust Company and National Metropolitan Bank and held various public posts and charities. He survived by son Henry K Willard two grandsons and a granddaughter. Funeral at Walpole next Wednesday with interment at Westminster.

H. K Willard Walpole N. H Henry A. Willard Willard Hotel Washington Westminster Willard Kc’ Street Ervanits, T Henry K. Willard Mr. Willard H. KE. Willard Henry W. B. Willard Garahen Willard Westminster, Ne Joseph and Busan’ Dorr Willard Joseph Dorr Alao Old City New Willard Hotel Joseph C. Willard Sarah Bradley Kellogg Daniel Kellogg Wutam Bradley Congress Vermont Wilardhoame National Safe de- Fesl, Savings and ‘Trust Company National Metropolitan Bank Dorin Grant Washington Board of Public Works Board of Health Garfield Memorial Hospital Reform School All Souls Unitarian Chore Khowin Bie Golombia Ashend Company Columbia Fire Insurance Company American Security and Trust Company National Rate Deposit and Truat Company Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Columbia Historical Society Inhabitanty” Association Vermount State Association of F Streat Fourteenth Street Department Commerce and Labor Occidental F Street Bic Jeaven

Ferdinand A. Rockar Dies in Washington a Merchant and Singer

Ferd A Rockar longtime Washington merchant and president of the Arion singing society died at Providence Hospital last night from diabetes aged about 62. Native of Hanover he came to Washington as a youth and built a tobacco business career. He led German societies as vice president of United German Societies in Washington and was a noted singer aiding the Arion Society. Funeral services set for 3 PM at J William Lea Undertaking with Baltimore Union Society and United German Singers in attendance. Body to be cremated and society to cancel December entertainments. successor may be chosen at next meeting.

Ferd A. Rocker Arion Ahsang-Verein Twelfth Street Providense Hopital Waslington Anion Singing Society Hanover Germany Rocker America Washington United German’ Societies J. William Lea Pennsylvania Avenue Urion Society of Baltimore United German Singers of John Brodthate St. John’s Church Rockar Ue Tne Vesin Arion Society le Pride Rackar Weigmann Hetne Arion Ainging Society Mr. Rockne

Gov Swanson visits Bible class in Danville Virginia

Gov Swanson, a former Sun day School member, spoke at the R A Peatiesa Bible Glass on Main Street praising its role in his education while a poor boy. He thanked the group for aid in his career and left for Washington after the visit. John H Myer dies at 83 in Fredericksburg. He served in the Civil War as a Confederate soldier and was a longtime local citizen and city council member. survived by two daughters, four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Washington Danville Gov. Swanson R.A. Peatiesa Bible Glass Main Street Swooner Guv Swanson John Hy. Myer Washington Port Fredericksburg Jonn HH Myer Germany Iman Contel Rot

Temperance Rally Marks Fortieth Fourth Anniversary in Wasley Chapel

A temperance rally marking the Forty fourth anniversary drew a small attendance at Wasley Chapel in northwest Washington yesterday afternoon. Speakers criticized local officials and emphasized stronger laws. Rev Dinwiddie, Rev Dinwiddie urged better enforcement of liquor laws, while Prof Charles Scanlon spoke on temperance policy.

Tinterest Tyrth Charles. Scanlon Presbyterian Permanent Committee On Temperance Dinwiddie Washington United States

Early's Lawyer May Seek Postponement In Leprosy Case

Health department ready as John F. Barry's attorney Egbert O. Everest of Plattsburg N J arrives to defend the alleged leper Dr J Duncan Bulkley of the New York Skin and Cancer Hospital is named as principal defense witness Dr C Augustus Simpson and Dr J Kinyoun were cited by officials as key health authorities If the case goes to court and the defense negotiates delay the suspect may face permanent quarantine at the Easton Branch brick cottage with strict monitoring Mrs Early remains away at a farm near Manchester Va awaiting developments Health Officer Woodlware made the only station call amid tense preparations for tomorrow’s hearing.

Salvation Army Egbert O. Everest Plattaburg N. J John F. Barry Hastern Witie Early Manchester Brooklyn Auargatine Station Woodlwara

National Association Leader Travels to Washington

Mrs Della R Henry national president Ladies of the G 4 Th pauses in Washington en route to Atlantic City for the twenty fourth patrioal enfarpment next summer She represents 0 000 members across the United States and is pleased with local circles work She will resume her journey with Mrs Isabell Warrell Ball a local ardent worker accompanying her in the capital

National Association Atlantic City Della R. Henry G. 4. Th Washington Lora Allo Gun United States Kansas City Sto Ebbitt House Henry Isabell Warrel

Tribute of Colored Order Observes Elke Memorial Day in Washington

The Colored churches gathered at Metropolitan Baptist Church for Elke memorial day services with sacred sessions. Rev Dr M P Norman preached three sermons on the order’s work and departed brethren. Exalted Ruler Charles Freeman spoke briefly, followed by secretary B I Gaaking. A musical program featured vocal and instrumental solos by the club.

Washington Yasteray Grand Lodge of the “Improven Elks Bap‘st M .P. Norman Order Eutosizfy Charles Freeman B. I. Gaaking Columbia Lodge

Memorial Elks Ceremony Honors Departed Members in Grand Theater

A large tribute at the New National Theater by the Elks, Lodge No. 1 BP D.B. Btrg, honored deceased members with a full memorial program. The audience overflowed, cross and star bulbs lit the stage, and music by the United States Marine Band Orchestra under Lieut. Willa Se ntelmens accompanied prayers, poems, and speeches by officers and guests. Memorial portraits, the vacant chair, and the E emblem framed the ceremony, followed by vocal solos, a serenade, and the singable anthem Nearer My God to Thee as the lodge reflected on its departed brothers and their vows.

New National Theater Weahington Lorde Robert M. ‘McWade Stutra Irene Misia United, States ‘Marine Band Orchestra Tel Hee Willa Am Sentelmens Witcher O Brien M. G. McGormick Thomas J. King C. Ei Untérmedele Warren L. Pughew Cailed Sanjelmann von’ Weber Mascagni Cavallecia Rusticone Chinear Companiment William T Belt Frederick Kisin William H. Mohler George W. Harvey Joseph P. Fegan J. Rickenbacker Mornay D. Heim Patrick J. Brennan Charles A. Ball Elk Singera Myers Mosher Roderick Hollard W. L. Lynen Gorauch Methodist Episcopal Church Chopin Archentra Wera Charles H. Henry Morcign Keppard Texas Texarkana Lodge No. H9 Elke Sousa Barytone Roland RB. Roderick Ethel Holtzelaw- Gawler Bik Rosda F. Downing James L. Ward Frank A. Kidd McWade Lodge Robert M. McWade Richard A. O'Brien M. G. McCormick Thomas J W. J. Bacon J. A. Balderson J. M. Becker J. Bernstein J. IK. Bishop P. J. Bresnallan YP. G. Bridges Bright August Brill Joseph A. Burkhart Frank EB. Clomson F. Coffey Charles Connor F. Cualek Leo Finn J. B. Fuegel W. W. Georges J. Gibson M. D Samuel Gompers J. J. Gorman Louis Hartig A. Tr. Harvey August Hegemin R. H. Hendrickson Charles I. Herrmany D.C. Holland A.hollander H. B. Howe H. Hui W. A. McIntyre James Jones Stanley

Prisoner Dies After Shootout With Policeman

Philip Parker, a Black man, died from two gunshot wounds received Saturday night after a confrontation with Officer W H Seater of the Fourth precinct. Parker slashed his captor with a knife. Parker’s abdomen and lung injuries proved fatal despite three hours of surgery. Fellow wounded man Lester is severely hurt. both are treated at Emergency and Casualty Hospitals. An inquest and carrier’s jury will follow once Lester is discharged.

Philip Parker Resto W H. Seater Aitne Legler Wiuse Third L. Streeta Southwest Parker Lester Fred Gwens Pegro Po- Heema Calhoun Polce Willow Tree Alley

Weather Conditions and Relent Storm Across Regions

The midwest storm lines northern lakes and the Atlantic coast with heavy rain and wind. Temperatures fall across the West, with snow in the northwest and plains. precipitation shifts to rain in the mid Atlantic and New England as cold air dominates the east. Local figures show midnight to afternoon readings, humidity, and rainfall, while a broad forecast warns of easterly to northerly winds and changing conditions through Tuesday.

UW. & Doph. of Agriculture Weathier Wetean Washington Funder Dec P. i Middle West Uke Great Lakes Atlantic Delaware Portland West Gulf Mass Moodey Rocky Staten Tuewlay Atlantic States Eoglard Middle Atantic Wes Atlantis Gult

Mrs ya MacDonald Valesh Leaves AFL After Twelve Years

Mrs ya MacDonald Valesh, longtime organizer and assistant editor for the AF of L, yesterday ended her connection with the federation. She will move to New York to expand her work with women and labor organizations, having helped organize more than 10 unions in the eastern states. Her chief mission is linking working women and girls with leaders who support their interests, while lecturing on trade union history and aiding a Civil Federation drive. She resigned October 12 but stayed on to assist President Gompers until yesterday.

American Federation of Labor Ya MacDonald Valesh Labor Organization Bureau of Engraving Mra Valesh New York Women's Civile “Federation Valeah Gompers American Federation Unii

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